An area substantially open to the sky that may be on the same lot with a building and be of reasonable size and location to conduct recreational or leisure activity. The area may include, along with the natural environmental features, water areas, swimming pools, tennis courts, parking areas that serve the open space, and any other recreational facilities that the Planning Commission deems permissive. Retention and detention ponds may be included if partially dedicated to recreational use. Streets, parking areas not dedicated to open space, structures for habitation and the like shall not be included.
(Ord. 99-207, passed 1-10-2000)